Wings still in a holding pattern on Alfredsson

DETROIT >> The Wings are just waiting on word from forward Daniel Alfredsson on how his rehab is going.

“I haven’t heard from Alfie in a week,” Wings general manager Ken Holland said in a phone interview Tuesday. “What was told to me from Alfie’s agent is he’s going to take time to rehab and when he gets to a point where he’s ready to make a decision he’s going to give me a shout.”

The Wings would like to get 60-to-65 games out of Alfredsson, who was tied for the team lead in points last season, since he provides a right-handed shot at the point on the power play.

But another part of the Wings’ decision could be if they’re playing well or not at the time Alfredsson decides if his back will allow him to play more one season.

Alfredsson, who did not attend training camp, still has an issue with a nerve in his back that occurred late last season.

He suffered a setback in early September.

Alfredsson has said if returns for another season of hockey it would be with the Wings.

“I would love to play, there’s no question, but at the same time you have to listen to your body,” Alfredsson said a few weeks ago. “I’m hoping that I’ll know within the next week or two weeks.”